Vote au Sénégal

Senegal's presidential run-off on March 25, 2012, was a model of democracy in Africa, despite protests criticising incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade of running for what his opponents deemed an "un-constitutional" third term.

Macky Sall won over 65% of the second-round votes, with Wade conceding defeat as preliminary results were announced. A move for which he was congratulated. "This is a big moment for democracy and President Abdoulaye Wade has respected the voice of the people" said Sall's spokesman. His supporters celebrated at the party headquarters and in the streets of the capital.